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Hi Dawn, I performed this a few years ago. I will look for the program so I can check if what I remember about it is accurate!
LynneHi Joseph,
Actually, this indicates Salzedo’s “guitaric sounds,” or more commonly, pres de la table: playing close to the soundboard, but NOT with your nails. His “plectric, or brassy sounds,” as on the second page, third line, of Chanson dans la nuit, are made by playing close to the board AND with the nails. Both are shown on p. 60 in Method for the Harp, and explained on p. 17 of Modern Study of the Harp.Have fun with the piece!
Hi Teva,
“Intermediate” covers so much ground that if you gave us some examples of the pieces you are currently playing, that would be helpful to narrow it down as far as level. Also, what genre do you prefer – classical, Celtic, pop, religious, or all of the above? Let us know!That said, I’m also a fan of Bernard Andres and would particularly recommend his Epices Book 1.
Sorry to hear this, David. Just think of all the wonderful arrangements you will write while you can’t play! A completely different situation, but I broke my shoulder four years ago. As others have said, physical therapy is the key, and as Carl mentioned, it will be grueling. If you are so instructed, don’t be afraid to take pain meds before a session. It never made me loopy, just allowed me to do all the work with the therapist without crying “uncle.” Kay’s advice is also very good. I did my home PT exercises on both sides, to strengthen my naturally weaker, unaffected left arm/shoulder. I am happy to say that I have no lasting effects whatsoever, which probably involves some luck as well. Good luck to you, and best wishes for a speedy (record-setting, even) recovery!
Hi Kay,
Two of my arrangements might fit your bill. Over the Rainbow is for 4 harps; Harps 1 & 2 are more advanced and are for pedal harp; Harp 3 works on lever or pedal and is advanced beginner/early intermediate level; Harp 4 works on lever or pedal and is beginner level. The Music of the Night is for 4 harps of intermediate level, with Harps 1 & 2 for lever or pedal and Harps 3 & 4 for pedal. A supplement of reduced Harp 1 and 2 parts is available. You can see a sample of them on my website, http://www.lalharp.com, and order them directly from me, or from Virginia Harp Center, Melody’s, Kolacny Music, or Vanderbilt.Pipeline, arranged by Margot Krimmel, is fun, and is available from Kolacny Music and likely elsewhere. Maid from the Parish of Penderyn, arranged by Patricia Jaeger, has 3 parts when you use the melody instrument part as your beginner harp part.
All four pieces above have been used on the Mile High Chapter’s multi-harp, multi-level (40 – 50!) Fantasia concerts. One that we’re looking at for this year is Stephanie Curcio’s 3-part arrangement of Wild Rose of the Mountain.
Take a look at “Algues” by Bernard Andres. It is a set of seven pieces, and there are several videos on youtube. I also have an arrangement of “Berceuse” by Alexander Ilyinsky, “officially” for harp and cello or flute, but it works fine with violin as well. You can find it on my website, which is http://www.lalharp.com. (I have recently changed the distribution of notes between the hands for better phrasing, but this is not yet reflected in the sample page shown.)
Susan,
Don’t let the rudeness of one person destroy your enjoyment of the harp! Beautiful playing at any level is a gift to the listener, so let that be your goal. I have a special fondness for my adult students. What they bring to the harp, and to me, is significant. I just checked your profile, and it shows you’re in Virginia (I lived in Richmond for 15 years), so I would advise
you to check out the Beginning in the Middle seminar, in Williamsburg. You’ll be able to meet other harpists who began as adults, work with inspiring teachers, and become re-energized. Good luck with whatever you do!Susan,
Don’t let the rudeness of one person destroy your enjoyment of the harp! Beautiful playing at any level is a gift to the listener, so let that be your goal. I have a special fondness for my adult students. What they bring to the harp, and to me, is significant. I just checked your profile, and it shows you’re in Virginia (I lived in Richmond for 15 years), so I would advise
you to check out the Beginning in the Middle seminar, in Williamsburg. You’ll be able to meet other harpists who began as adults, work with inspiring teachers, and become re-energized. Good luck with whatever you do!Susan,
Don’t let the rudeness of one person destroy your enjoyment of the harp! Beautiful playing at any level is a gift to the listener, so let that be your goal. I have a special fondness for my adult students. What they bring to the harp, and to me, is significant. I just checked your profile, and it shows you’re in Virginia (I lived in Richmond for 15 years), so I would advise
you to check out the Beginning in the Middle seminar, in Williamsburg. You’ll be able to meet other harpists who began as adults, work with inspiring teachers, and become re-energized. Good luck with whatever you do!P.N. means to return to “normal position” (my French is terrible, so I’ll stick to English!), and often comes after playing close to the sounding board or lower on the strings. And CT, yes, tempo is commonly used in English!
There’s a Glinka Romance for violin, cello, and harp, available at Lyra Music. Intermediate level at most – it’s pretty sight-readable.
I spoke with MJ yesterday and she said things were fine. Only some water in the basement, and they don’t keep harps there! I, too, hope that everyone who needed to move their instruments was able to do so, and that they are safe as well.
Oh my goodness (OMG), people! Some of you sound like me when I was five and tried spinach for the first time! Or (if my memory serves) like the emperor to Mozart in the movie Amadeus – “Too many notes!” Or like that first audience of Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring! The new Harp Column website may or may not reach the same exalted status of the above examples, but do you really want your reactions to join the ranks of those early detractors?
Hi Lisa,
This is a website about Wurlitzer harps, run by a harpist in the Netherlands. Your harp is surely worth the cost of an appraisal. Wurlitzer made excellent harps.
Hi Sam,
I like this http://www.dolmetsch.com/musictheorydefs.htm
